When you have issues with the growth of your smile, or if your face sustains serious injury, this could lead to an imbalance in your bite. To correct this and avoid major complications, our team can conduct jaw surgery, also known as orthognathic surgery. In today’s blog, your Santa Rosa, CA, oral surgeons talk about our approach to jaw surgery!
When You Need Treatment
When you have damage or an imbalance in your jaw, this could lead to complications with everything from how you speak to how you eat. You could also be more vulnerable to issues like TMJ disorder and bruxism, which not only cause discomfort, but could lead to other complications, like an increased risk of tooth decay or gum disease. In some cases, you may be undergoing orthodontic care, but need to make adjustments in your jaw to make the treatment possible. When these situations arise, our team can offer treatment in the form of orthognathic surgery, correcting the appearance and balance of your jaw.
Our Expertise
Our team has years of expertise in treating imbalanced jaws or facial trauma. In fact, our doctors are also part of the Santa Rosa Memorial Hospital Trauma Team. We will plan the procedure in detail with digital x-rays and CBCT imaging systems, which allows us to gain a high-definition and panoramic view of your smile, so we can plan your surgery in detail. To ensure your comfort during the procedure, our team will also administer a local anesthesia and possibly sedation, as sedation helps you enter a deep state of calm even if you have special needs or anxiety. You will likely have no memory of the procedure, and we will provide detailed aftercare instructions to help ensure a fast and complication-free healing period.
Orthognathic Surgery
Our team will conduct the surgery and often, we will alongside your orthodontist, as they will complete the finishing touches on your smile. When the surgery is done, the fine touches can be completed by your orthodontics, and may include wearing braces or aligners to shift the teeth into proper position. Our team takes time to ensure the impact on your smile’s appearance is positive, so you feel proud of your results and don’t hesitate to show off your smile. If you have any questions about how we conduct oral surgery or about starting treatment when the new year starts, then contact our team today to learn more and get started!
Talk to Our Team About Orthognathic Surgery in Santa Rosa, CA
Our team wants to help you enjoy a more attractive smile and a better bite balance. To learn more about how our team can improve jawbone balance, then give us a call at Santa Rosa Oral Surgery at (707)545-4625 today!
